JVS set to makes its debut at Limmud Conference

We are very excited to be participating in two panel debates at Limmud Conference for the first time this year. How kosher are meat, eggs and dairy? [Thursday 26 December, 11.10am – 12.10pm, in room: RAM 3] The horsemeat scandal did for the secular world what kashrut laws have long done for Jews – it prompted us to question where our food comes from and how it is produced. But is the Jewish community doing enough thinking? Panel discussion with our Director Lara Smallman, Natan Levy and Dan Jacobs. Shmitta. Not for me. [Tuesday 24 December, 4.20 – 5.20pm, in room: RAM 4] Shmitta – the sabbatical year of rest and release – starts in September. Agriculture and commerce are simultaneously re-adjusted to enable a more equitable and healthy society, economy and environment. As are no longer an agrarian society can shmitta hold any relevance? Hear our panel explore texts, and their own organisational work in unlocking shmitta’s potentially radical message and possibilities. Panel discussion with our Director Lara Smallman, Jude Williams, Natan Levy and Micha Odenheimer. Limmud Conference is taking place from 22 to 26 December at Warwick University. ‘Bringing together over 2500 people of all ages and from across the globe, Limmud Conference offers something for everyone – whether you want to debate burning contemporary issues, jam with a band, study Torah, create art, or just renew old acquaintances and make new friends. We believe that everyone can be a teacher and everyone should be a student. So join us at Limmud Conference not just to take part, but to actively take one step further on your Jewish journey with the global Limmud community.’